Michel'le - S/T 1989 LP US Orig Ruthless Records Dr Dre Eazy-E Shrink VG+
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Michel'le - S/T 1989 LP US Orig Ruthless Records Dr Dre Eazy-E Shrink VG+
Item Specifics:
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Artist: Michel'le (Michel'le)
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Title: Michel'le (Self-Titled Debut)
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Label: Ruthless Records / Atlantic Records
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Catalog Number: 91282-1 (Label Matrix: ST-C-897465-SP / ST-C-897466-SP)
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Barcode: 075679128211
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Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
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Release Year: 1989 (℗ © 1989 Atlantic Recording Corporation)
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Genre: Funk / Soul
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Style: Contemporary R&B, Soul, New Jack Swing, West Coast R&B
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Country: US (Specialty Records Pressing)
Description:
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The Album: Authentic US original 1989 1st pressing of the self-titled debut studio masterpiece Michel'le by the definitive voice of Compton R&B, Michel'le. Released on the historic custom brick-wall logo layout of Ruthless Records.
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The Dr. Dre & Eazy-E Blueprint: A monumental West Coast crossover milestone! This platinum-selling album was entirely produced by Dr. Dre (for High Powered Productions) at the absolute zenith of his N.W.A sonic architecture era, with Eazy-E (Eric Wright) serving as the Executive Producer. Dre masterfully fused heavy, street-level hip-hop breakbeats and thumping synth-basslines with Michel'le's multi-octave, powerhouse vocals.
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The Hit Singles: Features the absolute golden-era R&B chart-toppers "No More Lies" (Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 Smash), "Nicety", and the definitive modern soul ballad "Something In My Heart". Co-produced by Andre "L.A. Dre" Bolton for Dreco Productions.
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Premium Specialty Pressing Pedigree: Struck at the high-end Specialty Records Corporation (SRC) plant in Pennsylvania, confirmed by the "-SP" suffix on the center labels and the distinct machine-stamped interlocking [SRC] emblem in the runout deadwax on both sides. Highly prized by purists for its superior analog mastering, wide stereo imaging, and deep, uncompressed low-end punch.
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Collector's Preservation: An absolute archive-grade gem! Housed in its original custom color jacket, which remains tightly preserved inside its original factory shrink wrap (opened). The front cellophane wrap retains a clean, bright yellow vintage store pricing label ($6.99) from the historic Sound of Market record shop in Philadelphia. Spotless red/black center labels paired with gorgeous mirror-like reflective wax surfaces.
Technical Data:
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Matrix / Runout (Deadwax Side ONE): ST-C-897465-A (Hand-Etched Matrix Lineage) / [SRC Logo] (Machine-Stamped Specialty Mark)
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Matrix / Runout (Deadwax Side TWO): ST-C-897466-A (Hand-Etched Matrix Lineage) / [SRC Logo] (Machine-Stamped Specialty Mark)
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Production Credits: Produced by Dr. Dre for High Powered Productions. Co-Produced by Andre (L.A. Dre) Bolton for Dreco Productions. Executive Producer: Eric (Eazy-E) Wright. All songs published by Ruthless Attack Muzick (ASCAP). Distributed by Atlantic Recording Corp., 75 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, N.Y. A Warner Communications Company.
Condition Report (Goldmine Grading Standard):
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Vinyl Condition: VG+ (Very Good Plus)
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Visual: Gorgeous, highly reflective vinyl surfaces retaining a flawless mirror-like gloss shine; displays only a couple of minor, light superficial paper sleeve sweeps visible under direct strict light grading inspection; completely free from deep feelable scratches or scuffs.
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Labels: Pristine custom red Ruthless labels; 100% clean and free from writing, fading, stamps, or major spindle track trails.
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Audio: Plays loudly, punchily, and beautifully with superior analog dynamic definition, crisp New Jack Swing drum transients, and a remarkably quiet background.
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Cover Condition: VG+ (Very Good Plus)
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Structure: Solid, original heavy cardstock picture jacket; spine and seams remain completely firm, rigid, and un-split under the protective wrap layer.
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Wear: Phenomenally preserved inside its original factory shrink wrap layer; edges and corners remain sharp, rigid, and heavily protected under the cellophane layer. Free from standard vintage storage ring-wear rubbing. Vintage pricing tag on the wrap is clean.
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Tracklist:
SIDE 1 (Matrix ST-C-897465-A):
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No More Lies (3:43) [The Iconic Top 10 Billboard Smash Hit]
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Nicety (3:25)
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If? (5:23)
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Keep Watchin (4:07)
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Something In My Heart (5:49) [Essential Classic Soul Ballad]
SIDE 2 (Matrix ST-C-897466-A):
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100% Woman (3:32)
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Silly Love Song (5:29)
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Never Been In Love (3:40)
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Close To Me (5:30)
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Special Thanks (2:32)
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If? (Reprise) (1:33)
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